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The Best Episodes of The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

Every episode of The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe!

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The extraordinary and compelling story of how John Darwin faked his own death to claim life insurance and avoid bankruptcy will be told in The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe. The drama relates how

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(157 votes)

    #1 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    John has had enough of being dead and returns to England to declare he is suffering from amnesia. Journalists hunt down Anne in Panama and their story starts to unravel.

    Director:Richard Laxton
    Writer:Chris Lang

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  2. The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.5/10(150 votes)

    #2 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    The truth emerges when Anne and John are interviewed by the police. The case goes to trial where Anne pleads not guilty on the grounds of marital coercion.

    Director:Richard Laxton
    Writer:Chris Lang

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  3. The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(173 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    John successfully applies for a passport to create a new identity, while forcing Anne to demand an inquest into his death so they can get the insurance pay out.

    Director:Richard Laxton
    Writer:Chris Lang

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  4. The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.1/10(206 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    We meet John and Anne Darwin, a couple plagued by debt. Facing bankruptcy John decides to fake his own death using his canoe, much to the horror of his wife. They successfully pull it off and John goes into hiding while Anne consoles her sons.

    Director:Richard Laxton
    Writer:Chris Lang

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode of "The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe". It scored 7.6/10 based on 157 votes. Directed by Richard Laxton and written by Chris Lang, it aired on 4/19/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 4".